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The Need for Closure

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

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How to Deal With Grief After an Unexpected Death

Losing a loved one often evokes emotions that the survivor has never felt before. You may think your reactions are abnormal, but they are nonetheless a normal part of grief associated with unanticipated death. When something hurts so deeply, it's natural to seek relief. The key is to focus on their life, not their death. None of us wants to be remembered for how we die. It's all ugly. We want to remember how we lived, how we lived,. Not how a person dies. That's why a funeral is the ceremony of a person's life. It's a remembrance of that person's life and don't be afraid of your feelings.

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